Germany Raises Minimum Wage Per Hour, Lists 5 Excluded Worker Categories

Germany lifts statutory minimum wage to €13.90 per hour, outlines five exemption groups

From 1 January 2026 Germany’s minimum wage rises to €13.90 an hour, with a further increase set for 2027, while five specific worker categories remain exempt.

Germany Raises Hourly Minimum Wage and Lists 5 Categories of Workers Excluded

Germany raises its minimum wage in 2026, covering most employees, including foreign workers, while excluding five categories under specific conditions.

Germany Raises Minimum Wage Per Hour, Lists 5 Excluded Worker Categories

The minimum wage for workers in Germany has been increased, latest reports indicate. However, five categories of workers are exempt from this development.

Germany increases its minimum wage per hour, excludes 5 categories of workers

Germany has raised its hourly minimum wage, but the new rate does not apply to every category of worker. Find out which five groups are excluded.